An NUT rep writes: “The National Union of Teachers, together with UCU (college lecturers) and PCS (civil servants) will strike on Thursday 24 April. NUT and UCU balloted members when the government announced below-inflation pay deals that mean real-term pay cuts. They are to be joined by members of PCS from the Department of Transport and Department for Work and Pensions who have continuing disputes with the government.

“24 April will be the largest day of combined strike action for some time, and will hit at the heart of Labour’s attacks on public sector workers. If you’re free, join the London demonstration and rally, 11am, Lincoln’s Inn Fields and show your solidarity.”

If you can not attend work because your kids’ school is closed due to the strike, ask your manager for paid special leave. If s/he refuses (either the leave or the pay), tell your RMT rep.